Nehemiah 7:68
New International Version
There were 736 horses, 245 mules,

New Living Translation
They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules,

English Standard Version
Their horses were 736, their mules 245,

Berean Standard Bible
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

King James Bible
Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:

New King James Version
Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five,

New American Standard Bible
Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

NASB 1995
Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

NASB 1977
Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

Legacy Standard Bible
Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

Amplified Bible
Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

Christian Standard Bible
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

American Standard Version
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

English Revised Version
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

International Standard Version
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Majority Standard Bible
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

NET Bible
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

New Heart English Bible
Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;

Webster's Bible Translation
Their horses, seven hundred and thirty six: their mules, two hundred and forty five:

World English Bible
Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Their horses [are] seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred [and] forty-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Their horses are seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred and forty and five;

Smith's Literal Translation
Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules two hundred forty and five:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Their horses, seven hundred thirty- six: their mules two hundred forty-five:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their were mules two hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five,

New Revised Standard Version
They had seven hundred thirty-six horses, two hundred forty-five mules,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their camels were four hundred and thirty-five;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Peshitta omits this verse.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
[ Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;]

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
67in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. 68They had 736 horses, 245 mules,69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:66-67
They had 736 horses, 245 mules, / 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.

1 Kings 4:26
Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.

2 Chronicles 9:25
Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 27:29-31
Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. / Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. / Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

Genesis 12:16
He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.

Exodus 9:3-6
then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks. / But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’” / The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land.” ...

1 Samuel 8:11-12
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

2 Samuel 8:4
David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots.

Isaiah 66:20
And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Jeremiah 46:4
Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor!

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:2-7
saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” / This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: ...

Luke 19:30-35
saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. ...

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Acts 8:27-38
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. / The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:

Ezra 2:66,67
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; …

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














Their horses
The mention of horses in this context highlights the wealth and resources of the returning exiles. In ancient times, horses were valuable assets, often associated with military strength and nobility. The Hebrew word for horse, "סוּס" (sus), is frequently used in the Old Testament to denote power and speed. Horses were not only used for transportation but also for warfare, symbolizing readiness and capability. The presence of horses among the returning exiles suggests a community prepared to defend itself and engage in trade, reflecting God's provision and blessing upon them as they reestablish themselves in the land.

were 736
The specific number of horses, 736, indicates a detailed record-keeping practice among the Israelites. This precision underscores the importance of stewardship and accountability in the community. It reflects a conscientious effort to document God's blessings and the resources available for the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The exactness of this number also serves as a testament to the historical reliability of the biblical narrative, providing a glimpse into the organizational structure of the post-exilic community.

their mules
Mules, being hybrids of horses and donkeys, were valued for their strength and endurance. The Hebrew term "פֶּרֶד" (pered) is used here, emphasizing the practical and utilitarian role of these animals. Mules were essential for carrying heavy loads and traveling long distances, making them indispensable for the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. Their inclusion in the inventory highlights the community's focus on practical needs and the diverse resources God provided to support their mission.

245
The number of mules, 245, again reflects the meticulous record-keeping of the Israelites. This attention to detail demonstrates the community's commitment to transparency and order as they sought to honor God in their endeavors. The specific count of mules, alongside the horses, illustrates the balanced approach of the exiles in utilizing both strength and endurance to accomplish their goals. It serves as a reminder of the importance of using all available resources wisely and effectively in service to God's purposes.

Verses 68, 69. - The numbers of the animals are identical in Ezra and Nehemiah. The apocryphal Esdras has an enormous and most improbable augmentation of the number of the horses (7036 for 736).

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